MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,732 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (3x body mounts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front leaf sprin mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various oil leaks
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various oil leaks
oil leak
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Offside Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers footwell around peddles (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
engine oil leak
fuel tank securing brackets corroding
n/s/f tyre walls perishing
o/s/f tyre walls perishing
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
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DHP 488Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHP 488Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DHP 488Y registered?
DHP 488Y is a 1983 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 January 1983.
Is DHP 488Y safe to buy?
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